What fighter plane do you think Romania should use?

In the usual lines of many Romanian reporters, who although they lack the basic knowledge behind the subject, they write an article trying to extract a sensational note that would appeal to lesser informed people. They should stick to reporting on the latest breast enlargement operation of Daniela Gyorfi or on Andreea Esca's salary.

Did Daniela Gyorfy enlarged her breasts? Again? Man, I tell you what, you wouldn't see how she actualy looks because your view will be obstructed by this new pair of breasts. But maybe that's the whole idea!

Wow! This girl have more pair of breasts?

Iama

And to stay on topic, would Andrea Esca buy an F-16 with her salary? Or she's not that rich?

Well, however bad the reporters are, the question remains - what happened with MiG29 Sniper?

http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mig29/

http://www.timisoara2000.ro/avioane/mig29/mig29.shtml

So were they upgraded afterall?

It was one prototype which was also exhibited. As for the rest of the Fulcrums, there were some nice pictures (I have lost the link ) , showing them outside, before being moved to conservation I believe. Sniper was a nice programe by reading what was all about, I guess the maintenance money in the long run was one of the main problems.
I, for one, don't understand why the project didn't make it, Sniper was not only meant for internal market.

http://www.paulnann.com/country/Romania/MiG29.htm

http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/2001/romania/romania.htm (2 pictures scrolling down)

http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/2003/limage_harrrom.html ("A Harrier T10 taxying past a derelict MiG-29 fighter of the Romanian Air Force")

The Mig-21 lancer is currently serving the Romania Air Force well. However I new multi-role fighter is needed and should replace the Mig-21 Lancer on a one to one basis. In my opinion there are 3 excellant choices for Ro AF the SAAB/BAE JAS-39 Gripen C/D, F-16 Block 52 C/D and the most recent model of the Mig-29 Fulcrum which has amongst other improvements thrust vectoring. All are awesome multi-role fighters and any of the trio, would transform the Ro AF into the most potent AF in Central and Eastern Europe.


Thank You

And of course, in one with a powerfull economy if we may have 3 type of planes of A class.

Iama

I doubt we'll get 52C/D , but you never know That, in the case we'll go for the Falcon. For the other two options I can't comment because for JAS39 there's no combat record (and they have big problems supplying features included in package) adn for the Fulcrum ... hmmmmm. We are in NATO, isn't it? I believe that will be ruled out. Fulcrum is my favorite Russian aircraft,but maybe it will not be such a wise choice. Wait and see.

A good word "see"
So, let's see till then, around 240-250 pictures of Romanian aircrafts and helicopters
Enjoy!

Iamandi,
In Todays, world even rich nations, are going with 1 type of front line fighter. Some example include France with the Rafale, Sweden with the JAS-39 Gripen and Spain, Germany, Italy and the UK with the Eurofighter.

Thank You

Yes, i know. In the end of my post (quoted by you) it is a smilie.

Iama

I doubt we'll get 52C/D , but you never know That, in the case we'll go for the Falcon. For the other two options I can't comment because for JAS39 there's no combat record (and they have big problems supplying features included in package) adn for the Fulcrum ... hmmmmm. We are in NATO, isn't it? I believe that will be ruled out. Fulcrum is my favorite Russian aircraft,but maybe it will not be such a wise choice. Wait and see.

Zayets,

You make excellant points, I however there are few points of my own, that I would like to make. I was thinking that Romania would most likey going for new aircarft. If Romania does not it will most get used F-16 A/B Block-15/20/MLU.
The Gripen does not have a combat record, however its agile, small, moderately priced, rugged and potent dogfighter. I have little doubt that the Ro AF's well trained airmen, could defeat any foe flying the JAS-39.
Finally, just because we are in NATO; that does not mean that we can't buy Mig-29's if we want too. Other NATO nations have Mig-29's, in a free market all are welcomed to compete.
Don't beleave the propaganda about Mig-29 being inferior to western fighters. In training exerises against German and Indian Mig-29's with good pilots, the Fulcrums have proved that they can beat F-15, F-18 and even F-16's. Iraqi and Serbian pilots where not trained and flying alot of hours to maintain there skills. Still there is some evidance that the an Iraqi Mig-29 shoot down a USN F/A-18 and Serbian Mig-29's shoot down a F-15E and at least one F-117. So picture what the currant model Mig-29 could do with our great pilots.

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I don't believe "Western" propaganda. Mig29 is one of the best aircraft today. If it will be my choice I will buy 50 Snipers assuming the programme went on. The only problem is that - politicaly seen - we can't buy (now that we have scrapped ~20 of them) Russian equipment non compatible with NATO "standards". And honestly, I know not to believe anymore what Russians are writting on factory specs. Factory sheet detail is one thing, reality is another one. Add to these the maintenance cost (2 engines) and you will have only two options : F16 and JAS39. Now, also politicaly, Sweden is not NATO member although they are producing NATO compatible appareils. Seen that American hype today in Romania and the problems Czecs had with their Gripens I would say that balance goes Falcon side. Add to this Israeli experience in upgrading Falcons and good relation we have regarding this issue there's one option left: F16.
Now, all this crap can be cut if MApN will order a totaly different type of aircraft (JSF,F18 or even Rafale and Mirage). But this won't be the case (cost) and I believe we are staying with the Falcons. Obviously, I may be very wrong and I do not expect our govt. to think logically when so much money is involved
I will still wait.And then see.What it really comes to us